Two new Royal Opera commissions will have their world premiere in the Linbury Studio Theatre this April as part of A Faustian Pack, a series that explores the fascination of the Faust legend.

‘Faust is the story of an educated person who makes a pact with the devil and exchanges his soul in return for unlimited knowledge,’ says John Fulljames. ‘This myth is so rich and complex, that it has inspired many different interpretations over history - there are more than 40 operas. A Faustian Pack is a set of projects that will re-interpret the Faust myth for today.’ Find out more from John Fulljames about the lure of the Faustian legend.

In The Crackle, pioneering sound artist Matthew Herbert explores the Faustian myth in the context of a technological revolution. Incorporating new digital technologies into the music, including a data-sharing app called Chirp, he questions whether music itself can be a Faustian protagonist.

Through His Teeth runs from 3-11 April 2014. Tickets are available. The production is staged with generous philanthropic support from The John S Cohen Foundation, the Ernst von Siemens Music Foundation, the Boltini Trust and the RVW Trust, with Research and Development generously supported by PRS for Music Foundation.